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AJM 356A

1986 BMW 6 Series

Silver Petrol 2788cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

179,765 mi
Last recorded179,765 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2008
Typical for 1986 BMW 6 Series101,074 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJM 356A
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,788cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2008 179,765 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 179,765 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 179,630 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 175,609 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 6 Series?

Based on 57,601 MOT tests across 6,687 vehicles.

83.8%
Pass Rate
6,496
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
6,687
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre has ply or cords exposed 533
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 463
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 343
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 273
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 267
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AJM 356A is a 1986 BMW 6 Series in Silver with a 2,788cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1986 BMW 6 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 101,074 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 6 Series fails its MOT is tyre has ply or cords exposed, accounting for 533 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AJM 356A, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 6 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 40 years old, this BMW 6 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AJM 356A?

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What year was AJM 356A registered?

AJM 356A is a 1986 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is AJM 356A safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJM 356A shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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